Holden Beach

City / town · North Carolina

Holden Beach

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Best timeMar–May, Oct–Nov
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Nearest airportILM · 34 mi
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Overview

Holden Beach is a town on the North Carolina Coastal Plain.

1 places to stay

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Sep and Aug. (climate data from nearby Wilmington)

Jan: 3.8 in rain3.8"Jan: high 57°F, low 36°F57°36°JanFeb: 3.5 in rain3.5"Feb: high 60°F, low 38°F60°38°FebMar: 4.0 in rain4"Mar: high 66°F, low 44°F66°44°MarApr: 3.1 in rain3.1"Apr: high 75°F, low 53°F75°53°AprMay: 4.5 in rain4.5"May: high 81°F, low 61°F81°61°MayJun: 5.7 in rain5.7"Jun: high 87°F, low 69°F87°69°JunJul: 6.9 in rain6.9"Jul: high 90°F, low 73°F90°73°JulAug: 8.2 in rain8.2"Aug: high 88°F, low 72°F88°72°AugSep: 8.7 in rain8.7"Sep: high 84°F, low 67°F84°67°SepOct: 4.7 in rain4.7"Oct: high 76°F, low 56°F76°56°OctNov: 3.6 in rain3.6"Nov: high 67°F, low 45°F67°45°NovDec: 3.7 in rain3.7"Dec: high 60°F, low 39°F60°39°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • ILM Wilmington International Airport, Wilmington — 34 mi away. Directions
  • MYR Myrtle Beach International Airport, Myrtle Beach — 39 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Food for you

Betty's Waterfront Restaurant is amazing, along with the Seafood Barn.

The best place for ice cream is The Scoop, and if you want coffee you have to check out Cappuccino by the Sea, it is fantastic.

What to ask about, for your diet

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    Get around

    Try renting bikes. There's a place right before you get on the island called Boomers Rentals, Holden Beach has many bike friendly roads and even a self-guided tour.

    Eat

    Betty's Waterfront Restaurant is amazing, along with the Seafood Barn.

    The best place for ice cream is The Scoop, and if you want coffee you have to check out Cappuccino by the Sea, it is fantastic.

    Sleep

    Stay Coastal Vacation Resorts

    Offers a wide variety of rentals from a small beach cottage for the budget-minded vacationer to gorgeous castles for those who desire more space and amenities.

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